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DictionaryflickQuick light movement
noun / verb

flick

FLIK/flɪk/

A quick, light movement or touch, or to move something this way.

She flicks a breadcrumb off the table.

A young adult South Asian woman flicks a small breadcrumb off a plain tabletop with one quick, light snap of her index finger.
Etymology
flickEnglishlight blow or stroke

The earlier noun flick meant a light blow, probably imitating the sound of a whip's stroke. The verb carries that quick, light action into striking or jerking something.

In context

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Now hit the ball toward your back foot. As the ball hits your foot, lift your toes to flick the ball up.
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More examples

  • He turned the page with a flick of his finger.
  • The horse flicked its tail.
  • A quick flick of the switch restored the light.

Forms

flick · flicks · flicked · flicking

Similar words

flip
Turn something over with a quick movement.
tap
A light touch or strike.